Trombone Instructor — After-School Brass Section Lead

Merit School of Music; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 110,208; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Merit School of Music is seeking a part-time Trombone Instructor to teach private lessons through the MMIC program at Rachel Carson Elementary School in Chicago. The role may also include leading a beginning brass sectional and collaborating with school staff to support student growth.

The instructor will work with 8–10 trombone students in the Carson band, deliver after-school instruction, and participate in Merit's broader teaching community, with potential future opportunities across Merit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience and training.
• Proven success teaching trombone to elementary to middle school students.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• High level of personal musicianship.
• Reliable access to transportation for off-site teaching locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality private trombone lessons and, when applicable, the beginning brass sectional.
• Coordinate with the Carson Elementary band director to tailor lessons to student needs.
• Collaborate with Merit Band Program faculty to support student development.
• Provide Merit staff with assessments and recommendations for additional Merit programming.
• Attend Merit faculty or department meetings as scheduled.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Punctuality & communication

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music

Job description

Merit School of Music is seeking a part-time Trombone Instructor to teach private lessons through the MMIC program at Rachel Carson Elementary School in Chicago. The role may also include leading a beginning brass sectional and collaborating with school staff to support student growth.

The instructor will work with 8–10 trombone students in the Carson band, deliver after-school instruction, and participate in Merit's broader teaching community, with potential future opportunities across Merit